SMU defensive back Horace Richardson (9) intercepts the pass intended for Connecticut wide receiver Geremy Davis (85) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
There is no nice way to put it -- SMU's secondary was flat out awful last season.
The Mustangs gave up big play after big play after big play on the back end. Overall, SMU's defense finished near the bottom of the rankings, giving up more than 45 points per game.
SMU defensive backs coach Jess Loepp has some work to do with the position group this offseason and desperately needs senior cornerback Horace Richardson to rise to the occasion.